Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman

Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman is a 2021 American biographical film based on the life of serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Written and directed by Daniel Farrands, it stars Peyton List as a young Wuornos. Additional cast members include Lydia Hearst, Nick Vallelonga, Swen Temmel, Andrew Biernat, Meadow Williams, and Tobin Bell. It will be released by Voltage Pictures, who also released Farrands' Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, a film about serial killer Ted Bundy.

Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman
Promotional release poster
Directed byDaniel Farrands
Written byDaniel Farrands
Produced by
  • Lucas Jarach
  • Daniel Farrands
  • Meadow Williams
  • Swen Temmel
  • Luke Daniels
  • Daniel Davila
Starring
CinematographyRoberto Correa
Edited byDan Riddle
Music bySteve Moore
Production
companies
  • 1428 Films
  • Green Light Pictures
Distributed by
Release date
  • October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

The film details the early life of Aileen Wuornos in 1976 when she marries wealthy yacht club president Lewis Fell, only to inflict mayhem within her new family and Florida's high society.

Cast

Production

In March 2021, it was announced that Peyton List would star in the film as serial killer Aileen Wuornos and that Voltage Pictures had acquired worldwide distribution rights.[1][2] In an interview, producer Lucas Jarach said American Boogeywoman was inspired by the 2003 film Monster, which won Charlize Theron the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Wuornos.[3][4]

Release

The film was originally scheduled for a theatrical release in the U.S. by Fathom Events on September 20, 2021,[5] but the release was canceled.[6] The film was released on VOD on October 8, 2021, via Dark Star Pictures.[7]

The film showed at the 2021 Screamfest Horror Film Festival in Los Angeles.[8]

References
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 16, 2021). "Voltage Acquires Worldwide Rights To Peyton List 'Monster' Prequel 'American Boogeywoman'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  2. Miska, Brad (March 17, 2021). "'Cobra Kai's' Peyton List to Play the 'American Boogeywoman' in 'Monster' Prequel". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  3. Fraser, Kevin (March 16, 2021). "Monster Prequel American Boogeywoman Stars Peyton List As Aileen Wuornos". JoBlo.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  4. "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - American Boogeywoman". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  5. Kay, Jeremy (April 27, 2021). "Voltage Pictures takes world rights on Ted Bundy thriller 'American Boogeyman' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  6. "Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman". Fathom Events. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  7. Miska, Brad (September 20, 2021). "'Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman': Exclusive Look at "Cobra Kai" Star Peyton List in the Prequel to 'Monster' [Photos]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  8. "Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman". Screamfest. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
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